Meaning of the word expurgate in English
What does expurgate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
expurgate
US /ˈɛk.spər.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɛk.spə.ɡeɪt/
Verb
to remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account)
Example:
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The editor decided to expurgate certain passages from the novel before publication.
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The committee was tasked to expurgate the historical document of any controversial content.